Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/25

The Dallas Mavericks will visit the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on KFAA. The Mavericks, coached by Jason Kidd, hold a 19-27 record and are currently 12th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a recent loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, with a score of 116-110.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks, led by Doc Rivers, have an 18-26 record. They stand 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks lost their last game against the Denver Nuggets by a score of 102-100. Both teams are looking to improve their standings with a win in this game.

Mavericks vs Bucks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
  • Venue: Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Bucks -1.0 (-111), Mavericks +1.0 (-111)

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Recently, the Mavericks had a mixed set of results, with a win against the Golden State Warriors by 8 points and a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers by 6 points. Naji Marshall and Max Christie have been standout performers in recent games, with Marshall scoring 30 points against the Warriors.

The Mavericks’ offense is ranked 23rd in points per game, scoring an average of 114.3. They rank 11th in field goal percentage at 47.3%. Their defense shows strength in allowing the fewest three-pointers made per game and the lowest three-point percentage allowed, ranked 2nd and 1st respectively.

The team faces challenges with injuries. Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving are both out, which affects their depth. Moussa Cisse is questionable due to illness, which might impact the team’s lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. They lost to the Denver Nuggets by 2 points, with a final score of 102-100. In another tough game, they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 20 points, scoring 102-122.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a key player for the Bucks, averaging 28 points per game this season. His presence is missed as he is out with a calf injury. Kevin Porter Jr. is also out due to an oblique strain, which affects the team’s performance.

Despite their challenges, the Bucks have strong stats in some areas. They rank 2nd in both effective field goal percentage and three-point percentage. However, their free throw percentage is last in the league, which can impact their ability to close out games. The Bucks will need to improve in these areas to turn their season around.

BTB Betting Pick

The Bucks are favored by 1.0 point against the Mavericks. The Mavericks score more points per game, averaging 114.3 compared to the Bucks’ 111.9. Considering the Mavericks’ higher scoring and similar defensive stats, picking the Mavericks ATS +1.0 (-111) seems wise.

The total for the game is set at 220.5. Both teams have defensive stats that suggest a lower-scoring game, with the Mavericks allowing 116.5 points per game and the Bucks allowing 115.5. Given these stats, the under 220.5 (-110) looks like a reasonable choice.